The Road to Reykjavik by Tibor Karolyi (hardcover)

The Road to Reykjavik by Tibor Karolyi is an English-language hardcover chess book about Bobby Fischer’s road to the world championship match in Reykjavik, with a close look at the wins over Taimanov, Larsen and Petrosian that earned him the right to face Boris Spassky.

What the book covers

Tibor Karolyi focuses on one of the most important periods in chess history: Fischer’s rise from prodigy to world championship challenger. The book follows the key stages of that journey and shows why those victories mattered not only for Fischer’s career, but for the wider chess world as well.

The related volume, Fischer – Spassky 1972, turns to the Reykjavik match itself, which drew attention far beyond chess and became one of the most recognisable sporting events of the twentieth century.

Why read it

This is a natural choice for readers interested in chess history, Bobby Fischer’s career and the Candidates matches that led to the world title fight. It also suits collectors of classic chess literature and anyone looking for a focused biographical study of a great player.

The author, International Master Tibor Karolyi, is a former Hungarian champion, respected trainer and established writer. His earlier biographical works for Quality Chess were well received, and that same informed, analytical approach shapes this book.

Expected publication: October 2021

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Tibor Karolyi
• Language: English
• Format: hardcover
• Subject: Bobby Fischer’s road to the world championship match in Reykjavik
• Main focus: Fischer’s wins over Taimanov, Larsen and Petrosian
• Related volume: Fischer – Spassky 1972
• Publication status: expected publication October 2021